+1 Indeed, on countless occasions, Dr. Ndemo shared his vision for Kenya and laid bare numerous untapped opportunities that can elevate the lives of the youth. I will forever remember his insights, knowledge and passion for our country during the "Bitange for President" debate on this list. For example, on August 7th 2011, he said: "The causes of unemployment are not what you see in text books. It is not poverty as many academicians would tell you. It is greed, it is lack of trust among those who represent people's interest, it is lack of vision, it is the minimalist mentality that we have come to embrace. We must move from this hopeless state to greater and collective thinking". Daktari, as I wish you all the best in your interview on Thursday, my prayer is that as you take up the new position (I am confident you will be successful), you will explore ways of actualizing some of the ideas you shared with us, and continue engaging the public for greater success and collective thinking.. God bless you now and always. Esther =================================== Esther W. Muchiri Tel: +254-20-2394420; Cell: +254-724-164346; +254-733-720-619 "For every failure, there's an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour." -- MARY KAY ASH, Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics From: kictanet [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:07 AM To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Dr Ndemo Farewell Daktari, You were sensitive to young people's needs and for this we thank you. Please keep helping them change their destiny wherever you serve from. Best! 2013/4/30 Muriuki Mureithi <[email protected]> Dr Ndemo Am told that one door closes only when a wider door is opening - it is inconceivable that a person of your energy , dynamism and vision can just fade away in a country like ours which is crying out for such attributes to get past the corner. This is not possible and it is just a matter of time for the wider door to reveal itself Thanks for the great doors you have opened for us in the ICT community, consumers and the country at large-you changed the arc of history of ICT and development in the country and region . History of ICT in Kenya will never be complete without acknowledging your contribution. Muriuki Mureithi From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+muriukimureithi9 <mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Bmuriukimureithi9> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Odhiambo Washington Sent: 29 April 2013 17:33 To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Dr Ndemo Farewell @Brian, Bureeeeeeee, kabisa! Hatuwezi kuwa na "omogusii" wawili katika wizara moja. Hivyo ndivyo alivyonena Dkt. Ndemo. Itwapatia maadui wake chanzo cha .... read again:) On 29 April 2013 17:02, Brian Munyao Longwe <[email protected]> wrote: Daktari, I will not join my colleagues in wishing you well. And I will not accept your (flimsy) reasons for not strongly contesting your right to continue the good work you have been doing. My advice, put up a good fight, and it at the end of it all another candidate is chosen, you can rest assured that you did your best (as you have been known to do) and move to other things with a clear conscience. Uko katika maombi zetu - the "dark forces" can be very intimidating, be strong. Best regards, Brian On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 2:32 PM, Walubengo J <[email protected]> wrote: @ Ndemo, You will go down as one of the few PS who opened up Government at at time when Government Ministers and Permanent Secretaries had no time to entertain non-government actors (like most listers here :-). I doubt any big shot in Govt would have been humble enough to take in their stride both the criticism and compliments from the grassroots as you have done. Eng. Rege before you started this type of culture and I am glad you took it to the next level. I can only hope that the new Minister/Cabinet Sec and Principal Secretaries will follow suit as we endevour to make Kenya the best ICT destination in Africa. regards. walu. nb: took the liberty to tweak the subject line :-) _____ From: Bitange Ndemo <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Reviewing Kenya ICT Board Performance- You can write a guest post Listers, It is an open secret that my departure from the Ministry of Information and Communications is imminent. As seconds, minutes and days tick by; I take this opportunity to bid you all farewell. During the last seven years that I have worked here, I have learned a lot from you all. I could not have benefited from the learning experience without your constant support, criticism and encouragement. If I have to do it all over again, I would not change anything to perform my duties well. In my position as Permanent Secretary, I have gained considerable knowledge and thus I shall always cherish this, as one of the most satisfying phases in my career. Further, I have shared a special bond with all of you both virtually and in reality. I shall take away with me special memories of our time together. I remain committed to ideals of Kictanet and would remain active in its deliberations. I must admit that I may have underestimated the amount of pressure there is to aspire for a job. There are politicians from my county trying to create a wedge between myself, Dr. Matian'gi and Hon. Nyachae. Others from other parts of the country can be summed as extortionists and possible toll collectors at every level. I shall however, take the interview on Thursday and if fate has it that I shall once more serve my country then I shall proudly do so. It is now my singular honour to introduce Dr. Fred Matian'gi, our Cabinet Secretary nominee whom I have had the privilege of knowing for the past many years. While I was in Standard 7, Dr. Matian'gi had just started standard 1 at Manga Primary School. His sister Margaret was my classmate. I have known him as an honest person and devout Seventh Day Adventist. He has an impeccable record of integrity having served in several governance programs. Dr. Matian'gi is a fast learner and has extensively published. We taught at University of Nairobi together and his record as a lecturer was faultless. We simply have a great mind to steer our sector. I want to take the earliest opportunity to wish him the best. Although Dr. Matian'gi is a good friend, it will not be practical for us to work together. The constitution demands diversity. We shall create fodder for politicians to drive further wedge between us. I have chosen friendship and will look for alternative areas to serve my country. Let me therefore wish each one of you the very best in all of our future endeavors. Bitange Ndemo. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. 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KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/odhiambo%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list [email protected] https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/nmutungu%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu Website: http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu